Movie Reviews

A Modernized Tragedy

Feb. 13, 2026 marked the newest movie adaptation of the classic “Wuthering Heights,” making it just one of many attempts at giving homage to Emily Brontë’s original work.

Lexi Naylor, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

178 years after publication, Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” is still rendered and remodeled throughout movie theaters worldwide. Emerald Fennel directed the 2026 reimagination of the piece of...

Into the Galaxy

Released on April 5, 2026, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” shows that sometimes people expect more from children’s movies.

Phoebe Shultz, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026

After the first “Super Mario Brothers” broke box office records in 2023, fans were thrilled to hear that the sequel would be based on “Super Mario Galaxy,” a beloved Nintendo game that came out...

James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” released on Dec. 19, 2025, introduces new, ferocious villains, combined with action-packed thrills and a heart-wrenching story, marking a promising future for the “Avatar” films.

Suri Wolfork, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026

“This,” Varang starts, while flames dance between her fingertips, “is the only purest thing on this Earth.” The notorious villain’s famous line symbolizes her goal to spread fire and ash throughout...

All Roads Lead to “Wicked”

The wait is over. “Wicked: For Good” finishes the first “Wicked” movie that was released in 2024, closing off Elphaba and Glinda’s story.

Alexis Naylor, Staff Writer • December 27, 2025

The continuation of the highest grossing Broadway musical movie adaptation ever was officially released on November 21, 2025, “Wicked: For Good.” The second movie serves as closure for those who were...

Holiday Favorites

Spark editors take a look back at nostalgic holiday movies from their childhood and re-review them in 2025.

Spark Staff • December 24, 2025

The live action re-telling of Dr. Seuss’s classic book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a holiday classic with heartwarming themes and humorous performances. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”...

A Metal Dream

The highly successful alternative metal band, Deftones, released their first album since 2020 on Aug. 22, 2025.

Lexi Naylor, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

Deftones, the late 90s to early 2000s hit band, has pursued the prominence of hard rock culture with their newest studio album, “private music,” purposefully stylized in all lowercase. Deftones has...

All Is Not Fair

88 years later, Disney adapts their 1937 animated classic with an updated plot, characters, and soundtrack.

Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor • May 17, 2025

Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? On Mar. 28, 2025, Disney released a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1937 animated movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” continuing...

A Stranger’s Game

Christopher Landon’s 2025 film “Drop” redefines what it means to have a worst-case-scenario first date.

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • May 16, 2025

What most people would call a “disastrous and dreadful night,” Violet (Meghann Fahy) calls a first date. Film director Christopher Landon’s newest movie, “Drop,” takes the audience through the...

Pixel Perfect

After almost 20 years since the classic game was released, “A Minecraft Movie” is giving fans all over the world a crafted taste of nostalgia as they dive into a story of their favorite childhood video game.

Maci Brent, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

In a world where punching trees leads to shelter, wolves are both pets and predators, zombies burn in sunlight, and purple portals uncover fiery dimensions, Minecraft has always been less of a game and...

Fidelity, Bravery, & Integrity

Dark, gritty, and filled with betrayals, “The Night Agent” season two continues its legacy as an action-packed political thriller.

Emma Vernon, Website Manager • May 16, 2025

Fidelity, bravery, and integrity—the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s motto—is something that is clearly shown within the first two seasons of “The Night Agent” through the strict loyalty and...

Companion

Sci-fi thriller “Companion” combines rom-com clichés with gory horror to create a complex, comedic, and captivating film.

Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor • April 30, 2025

"There have been two moments in my life when I was happiest; the first was the day I met Josh, and the second, the day I killed him.” The first line of the sci-fi thriller brought by the creators of...

The 6888

The incomparable Tyler Perry released the hard-hitting biopic of the crucial role Black American Women in the 6888 Battalion played in WWII—running a total of two hours and seven minutes.

Caden Powels, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

On Dec. 20, 2024, the movie “The Six Triple Eight” was released on Netflix, a movie pertaining to War World II and how even through discrimination and blatant racism, 855 African American Women soldiers...

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